In recent years, there has a been a steady rise in the use of Geographic database by a variety of organizations in accomplishing their tasks. Because National Geographic Information Clearinghouse(NGIC) is tring to provide service to the need for incre...
In recent years, there has a been a steady rise in the use of Geographic database by a variety of organizations in accomplishing their tasks. Because National Geographic Information Clearinghouse(NGIC) is tring to provide service to the need for increased sharing of geographic database. In attempting to understand the issue of Geographic database-using among GIS user, it is first necessary to provide a context within which such information is often needed. This study suggests a taxonomy for research into geographic database-using activities. On the basis of the empirical evidence, the paper present the characteristics that identify geographic database-using activities such as type of partner, data use functon, and using medium. The political issues are suggested to promote the diffusion of Geographic database sharing in local government.